Steelhead Outfitters
Independent · Hood River, Oregon
Steelhead Outfitters is an independent fishing guide based in Hood River, Oregon, running jet boat trips for steelhead, trout, and smallmouth bass on Deschutes River, John Day River, Sandy River, and Klickitat River. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Sam Sickles runs jet boat trips out of Hood River for summer steelhead and trout on the lower Deschutes, plus steelhead days on the Sandy, John Day and Klickitat. Spey rods and equipment are included on Deschutes trips.
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RatesDeschutes jet boat day trips $650 trout or $795 steelhead, Sandy River steelhead $600 per day
Good to know
What waters does Steelhead Outfitters fish?
Steelhead Outfitters guides Deschutes River, John Day River, Sandy River, and Klickitat River, out of Hood River, Oregon. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Steelhead Outfitters?
On Steelhead Outfitters's trips you're targeting steelhead, trout, and smallmouth bass. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Steelhead Outfitters run?
Steelhead Outfitters runs jet boat trips on Deschutes River, John Day River, Sandy River, and Klickitat River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Oregon?
Yes: everyone fishing Oregon waters needs a valid Oregon fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Steelhead Outfitters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Steelhead Outfitters?
You book directly with Steelhead Outfitters: through their website at steelheadoutfitters.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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